Author : Dustin Brockberg
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (111 download)
Book Synopsis Predicting VA Help-seeking Decision-making in OIF/OEF/OND Veterans by : Dustin Brockberg
Download or read book Predicting VA Help-seeking Decision-making in OIF/OEF/OND Veterans written by Dustin Brockberg and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior research indicates OIF/OEF/OND veterans are the least likely of any veteran cohort to seek professional psychological help, despite reporting significant mental health concerns. However, previous literature has not addressed how veterans make these important help-seeking decisions. Originally developed by Gerrard et al. (2008) and adapted by Hammer and Vogel (2013), the Prototype Willingness Model (PWM) of predicting help-seeking decision-making suggests that health-based decisions involve two distinct pathways: intention-reasoning (intention) and spontaneous-reactionary (willingness) processes. Informed by three previous pilot studies, the present study utilized an online survey to test Hammer & Vogel's (2013) modified PWM to evaluate help-seeking decision-making among 212 non-active OIF/OEF/OND veterans. Using multiple linear regressions, results indicated that when both decision-making pathways were compared, willingness was the strongest predictor of help-seeking behavior (likelihood of help-seeking). Intention was not predictive when willingness was controlled. Study findings suggest that OIF/OEF/OND veterans are more likely to make spontaneous decisions to seek help, versus previous theoretical frameworks suggesting a more reasoned approach. Future research should consider broader applications of the PWM with other populations, including other veteran cohorts. The current study operationalized veteran culture (VCP) through prototype formation and completed an exploratory factor analysis; however, future research is needed to validate, replicate, refine, and explore how VCP can be used in future research with veterans.